World's Ugliest Dog crowned in Petaluma

Scooter, a Chinese Crested, was the winner of this year’s World’s Ugliest Dog Contest, held in Petaluma Friday. The 7-year-old pup with wispy hair, deformed hind legs, and a hanging tongue narrowly escaped being euthanized after he was born.

Florida man finds dangerous, invasive lizard in yard: 'Can give you a very serious bite!'

An East Orlando man is warning neighbors about finding a dangerous lizard in his yard. He used a cage to trap the reptile, several of which have reportedly been found in his East Orlando neighborhood. 

Florida deputies save distressed manatee by holding its head up for 2 hours

A manatee in "deep distress" was saved by two deputies who stayed in the water for two hours holding its head up until it could be rescued, the Pinellas County Sheriff's Office said. 

Spooked horse rescued after jumping in Florida pool

Florida firefighters received an unusual call this week to rescue a horse that fell into a swimming pool.

Morgan Wallen's son, 2, taken to emergency room after dog attack

Morgan Wallen’s 2-year-old son was immediately taken to the hospital Sunday after suffering from a dog bite on his face.

Florida firefighters rescue runaway pig from railroad tracks

Firefighters rescued a "runaway pig" that was spotted on railroad tracks near a landfill in Ocala on Friday, officials said. 

Your dog may have ‘better health’ outcome if it has a friend, study finds

A new study conducted by researchers from the Dog Aging Project reveals the positive impact of companionship from other dogs on a pet's health and survival.

Firefighters rescue dog that jumped 34 feet from tower at Connecticut state park

Dozens of firefighters helped rescue a dog that jumped 34 feet from a tower at Mount Tom State Park in Connecticut and was unable to walk out of the woods with his owner.